The Grossinger Foundation

EIN 36-6108185 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in IL, FL, MA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, The Grossinger Foundation based in IL paid 19 grants totaling $185.9K to 19 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $80K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC, and THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,194,947
Giving (latest yr)
$185,901
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
19
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago$80,000
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc$15,000
  • The Chicago Lighthouse$15,000
  • Harvard Kennedy School$10,000
  • Institute of Soil and Soul$10,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$148,081 · 10 grants
  • Florida$11,276 · 4 grants
  • Massachusetts$10,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$10,000 · 2 grants
  • Connecticut$6,044 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$80,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc
Chicago, IL
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$15,000
The Chicago Lighthouse
Chicago, IL
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$15,000
Harvard Kennedy School
Cambridge, MA
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$10,000
Institute of Soil and Soul
Glencoe, IL
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$10,000
Ravinia Festival Association
Highland Park, IL
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$10,000
The Lyon Family Foundation
Chicago, IL
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$7,500
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Inc
Norwalk, CT
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$6,044
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Maitland, FL
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$5,026
Jewish National Fund - Keren Kayemeth Leisrael - Inc
New York, NY
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$5,000
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
New York, NY
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$5,000
Mod Collective
Winnetka, IL
To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Grossinger Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, The Grossinger Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $185.9K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $80K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC, THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Grossinger Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Grossinger Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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